(1) All conveyances of land or of any interest therein are void for the purpose of conveying or creating a legal estate unless made by deed.
(2) This section shall not apply to—
(a) assents by a personal representative [17] ;
(b) disclaimers made in accordance with the provisions of any law relating to bankruptcy or insolvency [18] or not required to be evidenced in writing;
(c) surrenders by operation of law, including surrenders which may, by law, be effected without writing;
(d) leases or tenancies or other assurances not required by law to be made in writing;
(e) receipts not required by law to be under seal;
(f) vesting orders of the Court or other competent authority;
(g) conveyances taking effect by operation of law.
No. 3754 s. 53.